WritingEssay outline

Build a detailed essay outline before writing

Use before drafting to map out a logical argument with thesis, sections and supporting points.

The prompt
prompt.txt
Act as a writing coach.

Create a detailed outline for an essay on:
{{topic}}

Essay type: {{essay_type}}
Audience: {{audience}}
Target length: {{word_count}} words

Deliver:
- A one-sentence working thesis.
- 3 to 5 main sections, each with a heading, the point it makes, and 2 supporting details or examples to research.
- A suggested intro hook.
- A suggested closing idea.

Keep it skimmable as a bullet outline. Do not write full paragraphs yet.

Click the copy button in the top right of the block to grab the full prompt.

Variables

Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.

  • {{topic}}
  • {{essay_type}}
  • {{audience}}
  • {{word_count}}
Recommended models
Claude Opus 4.8GPT-5Gemini 2.5 Pro
Tags
#essay#outline#planning#structure

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